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June 18, 2025
Saudia Flight Carrying Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Makes Emergency Landing After Bomb Hoax: All Passengers Safe
The flight was landed safely, the threat turned out to be a hoax.
June 3, 2025
Indonesian Muslims Have to Wait 40 Years to Perform the Hajj Pilgrimage
Despite holding the largest annual quota, over 5.5 million Indonesian Muslims remain in line for the pilgrimage to Mecca.
May 21, 2025
Saudi Doctors Save Life of Indonesian Hajj Pilgrim From Brain Tumor in Madinah
An Indonesian pilgrim’s life was saved after undergoing a delicate brain tumor surgery in the holy city of Madinah.
May 19, 2025
Indonesian Couple Arrive To Perform Hajj 2025 After 40 Years of Saving
An Indonesian couple has completed their lifelong dream of performing Hajj 2025 after saving for nearly four decades.
May 10, 2025
Indonesian Pilgrim Passes Away Mid-Flight En Route to Hajj 2025
Nyai Nur Fadillah, a 45-year-old pilgrim from Sidoarjo, Indonesia, passed away on May 8, 2025, due to illness while traveling to Madinah for Hajj 2025 as part of the SUB 20 group.
December 16, 2024
Indonesia’s Hajj Waiting List Reaches 25 Years Long Due To Growing Demand
Indonesia has an annual Hajj quota of about 200,000 pilgrims. Currently, this leads to a waiting period of at least 25 years for many Indonesians wishing to perform the pilgrimage.
October 9, 2024
Imam of Masjid Nabawi, Ahmad Hudhaify Visiting Indonesia
He will also lead Friday prayer at Istiqlal Mosque on October 11, 2024.
September 30, 2024
Indonesia To Promote Eco-Friendly Mosque During ISIM 2024
“Beyond being places of worship, mosques should serve as centers of civilization that address global challenges like climate change,” said Ahmad Zayadi, the ministry’s acting director for Islamic affairs, in a statement released Saturday.
August 27, 2024
Pope Will Visit Istiqlal Mosque in Indonesia on September 5, 2024
Next week, Pope Francis will begin his Asia tour with a significant stop at Indonesia’s renowned Istiqlal Mosque.
August 1, 2024
Members of Indonesia’s Largest Islamic Organization Visited Israel
Indonesia’s main Muslim bodies have come under intense public scrutiny following a controversial Israel visit by members of the world’s largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
June 11, 2024
Indonesian Comedian Aulia Rakhman Jailed for Blasphemous Joke
Comedian Aulia Rakhman has been sentenced to seven months in prison on charges of blasphemy in Indonesia, a country with a Muslim majority.
April 10, 2024
Malaysia and Indonesia: Shawwal Moon Sighted Eid Al Fitr on April 10 2024
Malaysia and Indonesia are ready to welcome Eid al-Fitr. The unique cultural celebrations on the joyous occasion of Eid are notable.
April 2, 2024
Indonesia Offers Free Tattoo Removal For Muslims in Jakarta
Tattoos are prohibited (haram) in Islam.
September 20, 2023
Indonesia Jailed Woman for Reciting Bismillah Before Eating Pork
Lina Mukherjee has been jailed and fined!
August 3, 2023
Panji Gumilang Arrested In Indonesia For Allowing Women to Pray With Men
In Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population globally, a 77-year-old Muslim teacher, Panji Gumilang, is entangled…